Maintenance of fluid, air handling and drives – Fans and blowers
Fans and blowers life optimization Fan out-of-balance causing reliability and performance issues? SKF total fan shaft solution
The SKF total fan shaft solution can significantly improve fan availability, service life and performance. The basis of the solution is a self-aligning bearing system that combines a CARB toroidal roller bearing manufactured to SKF Explorer performance standard in the non-locating bearing position, with an SKF Explorer spherical roller bearing in the locating bearing position. The result: • Improved reliability, reduced downtime • Extended service life, less maintenance demand • Reduced friction and vibration levels • Lower energy consumption
After 10 years of operation in a sugar mill exhaust fan, this CARB toroidal roller bearing continues to provide superior performance.
• Reduced lubricant use and lower operating temperatures • Increased operator safety, by controlling noise and temperature
The upgraded SE K7 housings help to maximize bearing service life by combining stiffness with highly accurate machined surfaces and a specially designed split seal that reduces friction and heat to accommodate higher speeds.
The CARB toroidal roller bearing (non-locating position) enables the inner ring to move independently of the outer ring and accommodates axial shaft displacement within the bearing, virtually without friction. This significantly reduces the problem of induced axial loads otherwise created by thermal expansion of the shaft. The SKF spherical roller bearing (locating position) accommodates both radial and axial forces.
For more information about SKF offers, please contact your authorized distributor or local SKF representative.
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Automatic systems deliver the correct type and precise amount of lubricant at set intervals.